Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
Grassland, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
  
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Lawns and Turf
  
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
  
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
Italian Ryegrass
  
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
  
इतालवी ryegrass
  
In German
Brasil Baum
  
italienisches Raigras
  
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
  
Ray-grass italien
  
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
raigrás italiano
  
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
Ιταλικά ήρα
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
azevém
  
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
życica wielokwiatowa
  
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
  
Italian ryegrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Poales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Caesalpinia
  
Lolium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Pooideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.